BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Placement

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 48 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 3.1

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 16,200

Program Description

Our experiences in childhood and adolescence can have a huge influence on the choices we make and how society sees us.On this Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology degree, you'll explore the issues affecting children and young people aged 8–18, and the role of the criminal justice system and the causes of crime – as well as how these subject areas interconnect.Learning from academic researchers and staff with experience as practitioners in the field, you'll focus on young people’s development, learning and relationships, and delve into the complex policies, practices and societal pressures that impact them.You'll gain the skills and knowledge for a rewarding career working with children and young people in a variety of settings, including youth intervention, youth justice and social work.

Course highlights 

  • Spend two-thirds of your time at the School of Education and Sociology, examining topics around child development, education, psychology, health and social work
  • Spend your remaining time studying at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, learning about crime, punishment and rehabilitation
  • Practise real-world scenarios in our Family Assessment Room, where you'll examine how parents and children feel during family meetings, and explore your responsibilities as a practitioner
  • Tailor your studies to your career goals and interests, and have the option to complete pre-entry qualifications for a career in probation work or community justice
  • Enrich your learning and build relationships with potential employers by volunteering, studying abroad or doing a work placement alongside your studies
  • Develop a set of key transferable life and career skills, including critical thinking, team working, empathy and problem solving
This course gives students a specialist perspective when looking at the knowledge and skills associated with working with children and young people. Combining two subject areas offers the opportunity to build valuable transferable skills and enjoy a degree from a wide range of lecturer's professional expertise.
Jodie Pinnell, Course Leader, BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies with Criminology